Barrel
/ˈbærəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A cylindrical container used historically for measuring or transporting liquids, especially in the context of commodities like oil or alcohol, often with legal specifications.
The contract stipulated that payment would be based on the delivery of fifty barrels of oil.
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- barrels
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'barrel' typically refers to a unit of volume or quantity defined by statute or contract rather than just a physical container.
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